Housing in Lewes, DE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$582,213
Zillow Rent Index
$2,086
Lewes vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Lewes is highlighted.
Median Home Value
96th%ilemost expensive$806,700show rank
Median Rent
73rd%ilemost expensive rent$1,271show rank
Rent Burden
35th%ilehighest rent burden16.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$806,700
Median Rent
$1,271
Total Housing Units
3,060
Vacancy Rate
45.3%
Owner Occupied
86.7%
Renter Occupied
13.3%
Median Property Tax
$2,190
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,219
Housing Types
Single Family77.1%
Multi-Family22.1%
Mobile Home0.8%
The median home value in Lewes, DE is $806,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Lewes is $582,213. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,086/month. About 86.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1992. There are 3,060 total housing units.